Next Generation Excavators from CAT

Caterpillar launches its next generation 20T excavator portfolio with improved productivity, lower fuel consumption and lower maintenance costs.

Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, recently launched its next generation excavators Cat320D3 and Cat323D3 excavators from its Thiruvallur manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India.  The machines offer up to 7% more hydraulic power, 15% increased productivity, 15% lower fuel consumption and 5% lower maintenance costs.

The new 320D3 fits road contractor’s and construction customers’ demand for low owning and operating costs. The 320D3 consumes 15% less fuel than its predecessor 320D2 and shows 5% lower maintenance cost with much lower owning and operating costs. The new 323D3 is built to endure the toughest job on the site with the large 1.2m³ severe duty bucket. To further customer advantage, they come with simple, easy to maintain robust systems to keep the machine up and running all day, every day.

“To cater to the demand of our customers for a more reliable and more powerful heavy-duty excavatorequipped with state-of-the-art technology, higher productivity, lower fuel consumption and lower maintenance costs, we have launched these two Next Generation 20T size class excavators, Cat320D3 and Cat323D3 here today,” states GurmanReen, Director – Sales & Marketing Caterpillar India.      

Caterpillar also has a long history of equipping its machines with leading-edge technology to increase the safety, productivity and efficiency of its machines. In line with its commitment to usher in the ‘Age of Smart Iron’ and to bring the best of technologies to customers, the newly launched Cat320D3 and Cat323D3 come equipped with CatProduct Link™ telematics system. CatProduct Link is a robust cellular product link based remote monitoring and asset monitoring solution.

It enables powerful tools to transform data from an entire fleet into essential information required to boost productivity, reduce costs and
manage risks.

“We are optimistic about the pace of infrastructure development here in India and we will continue to invest the best of our technologies and experiences to meet the unique demands of India and our customers,” says John Fallows, Managing Director – Global Construction Industries – AP+.

“We want our customers, big and small, to be more successful using Caterpillar products. Caterpillar does this by offering solutions beyond its machines by combining services and technology, such as data analytics and automation. These combined offerings enable our customers to better manage and track projects, monitor safety and performance and measure productivity,” according to Giacomo Bottone, Worldwide Medium Excavator Product Manager, Caterpillar Inc.

The Government of India has launched several projects with ambitious targets to develop infrastructure in India. Key among them is the approval of the US$100 billion (INR 7 trillion) road construction plan to develop 83,000 km highways by 2022, including the US$ 80 billion (INR 5.35 trillion) Bharatmala project. Fuelled with this renewed emphasis, construction of national highways hit an all-time high of about 10,000 km (which translates to 28 km a day) in the financial year ending on March 2018.

The Indian Construction
Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) expects the construction equipment industry to reach US$ 5 billion by 2020, with sales of
excavators growing about20% according to Off-Highway Research.

GMMCO and Gainwell Commosales (GCPL, formerly TIPL) are 2 dealers in India with a total of 230+ Outlets and more than 1350 Field Service Technicians. There are 19 Caterpillar Parts Distribution Centres that serve India for the best in class service experience of customers. The new excavators are launched with service response time assurance for high machine uptime. “The advanced features combined with exciting launch offers of extended warranty, financing options, rental solutions, customer service agreements and our unmatched dealer product support capability would be a sure delight to customers,” says H Jayaram, Managing Director & CEO, GMMCO.              

Caterpillar has been active in India since 1930’s and its machines have built everything from roads and airports to pipelines and buildings. The company believes it is uniquely positioned to partner in India’s growth story with its unrivalled global experience in project implementation and manufacturing. The company has state-of-the art manufacturing facilities in Thiruvallur and Hosur, Tamil Nadu; Aurangabad and Banda, Maharashtra,some of which are manufacturing machines for exports. The Divisional offices are in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and
New Delhi.

Epiroc Launches Minetruck 436B for Mining

The truck is designed to manage underground haulage with 32.6 metric tonne load capacity.

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, recently launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

The Minetruck MT436B comes with unique features including Jacobs engine brake, automatic engine over-speed protection, electric transmission shift control and converter lockups. The truck is designed to facilitate fast, proactive and efficient service. Its centralised lubrication technique improves the component life while the driver’s cabin is ergonomically designed for easy access of the controls. The MT436B can upload up to 32.6 metric tonnes and can be equipped with a Teletram dump box to push material off horizontally.

Hindustan Zinc is the first customer of Minetruck. The key of the first truck manufactured was handed over to Hindustan Zinc Chief Opearting Officer LS Shekhawat. “We need more such trucks for efficient underground mining. It is also automated, so that the driver can control the operations from above. India needs to increase its mining activity by 5-6 times to fully unlock the potential of its mines and machines such as the Minetruck will be truly helpful in achieving this,” Shekhawat told Equipment Times.

“We are proud to have a strong manufacturing presence in India,” said Per Lindberg, President and CEO, Epiroc. ”We also have many great customers in India and it is a very important and strategic market for us.”

“Minetrucks are used extensively at sites across the world and form an integral part of the mining industry. With its innovative design, Epiroc’s new MT436B Minetruck is built for maximum safety and reliability in tough environment. It also incorporates unique features such as easy access to service points as well as ergonomic seating and controls to increase productivity. The Minetruck MT 436B is a highly superior and dependable vehicle for underground mining operations,” said Jerry Andersson. Managing Director, Epiroc India. “The choice of Epiroc to manufacture this truck in Nashik, India supports the company vision and the `Make in India’ philosophy of the nation,” he added.

Safety first: The Minetruck MT436B has many built-in safety features such as ISO ROPS and FOPS-approved driver’s compartment, SAHR brakes, articulation safety lock, dump box safety support stand, rear camera and audio-visual reverse alarm.

Maximum Productivity: The easy to operate Minetruck MT436B is built with well-tested, reliable systems and components that have been continually refined through years of real work experience.

Ergonomic Work Environment: The comfortable driver’s compartment is ergonomically designed with controls and gauges within easy reach that increases productivity.

Epiroc offers a full portfolio of high-tech mining equipment, including both diesel-driven and battery-powered drill rigs, loaders, ground support machinery and underground vehicles. Epiroc has state-of-the-art factories in Nashik and Hyderabad, and a world-class engineering centre in Bengaluru. It also has sales and regional offices across the country. Epiroc’s channel partner network is extremely strong with a committed and
enthusiastic team of over 1600+ employees in India.

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